THE DANGER OF DENGUE FEVER
Dengue is a disease brought about by the transmission of virus brought about by different species of mosquito. The mosquito bite can transmit the fluid within our body and subsequently gives the symptoms of headache, body pain, fever, swollen gum, headache and rashes, bleeding skin and more. After being bitten by a mosquito it would take 8 to 15 days incubation period and the symptoms will manifest in our body their simple bite can transmit mild to severe infection but for people who have a weaker immunity like children may take only 5 to 7 seven day before the disease is shown.
Additionally the victim may suffer from chilling and fast decrease in temperature while suffering from fever, in this case doctor’s advice is to bring the patient immediately to the nearest clinic or hospital and their entire body should be covered with blanket or sweater. Dengue will be diagnosed through blood testing. Mosquito bite create a higher risk in the morning than in the afternoon but mosquito still carries a dangerous infection and they can bite in any time. This deadly disease is said to be found in most tropical country including Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, South America, Africa, Venezuela, Bolivia, Honduras and many other countries around the world but it can also show mildly in different weather conditions.
The danger of this disease is that there is no specific intravenous or antibiotic treatment that is best specified for such severity although there are preventive measures available especially for children who have high risk tolerance from Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) that can cause abdominal pain and blood circulatory problem that leads to bleeding. In its severe cases of most hospital, blood transfusion maybe required, actually everyone can be affected by the transmission of this disease since the growth of mosquitoes are wide spreading and the breading ground can be available in any places that have stagnant water. There are also mosquitoes who found their niche in the dark and cool places under the bed, behind curtains and in the bathroom.
The World Health Organization currently reported the countries in the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam and other Asian regions have the most significant numbers of current dengue widespread cases and the usual type of mosquito that has been spreading is the Aegis Aegypti which is probably one of the most threatening killers in those countries. The record shows that there are 2.5 billion people who are at risk and 70% of them can come from Asia Pacific regions that has reported 354,000 dengue cases that includes 1075 thousands deaths in recent years. The World Health Organization has already warned most of these countries to exercise the necessary preventive measures to eliminate such cases.
They further emphasize the integrated dengue prevention control activities to most countries in Asia in order to reduce such diseases. The Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) has also administered the declaration of June 15 as the celebration for Dengue day. Various organizations all around the world have been continuing their program that will conduct research about dengue and how it can be prevented and treated. Foreign and local administrators and medical experts has released a warning during 2009 symposium that Dengue fever is fast becoming a global public health concern that it should not be taken lightly because it has taken the whole world.
As mentioned earlier there is no particular cure in such dengue virus and the treatment is just focused purely on their current situation such as aspirin and fluid intake. In order to prevent such disease all we can do is to prevent the spread of mosquitoes to follow a simple hygiene and cleanliness at home and even in your office and your place of work. Eliminate all stagnant water near your home like in your backyard, garden and garage that usually has left over waters in cleaning cars, check also if there are left tires, pots buckets etc. make sure that you clean your swimming pool especially its side or use some chlorine, it is also wise to check on your pets house because simple stagnant drinking water can be a place to breed.
Check also indoor mostly kitchen can have a stagnant water there are also sponges and cleaning utensils, basins etc. that if left unused. Look also in your laundry if there maybe leftover water, there could be water in your bathroom so better check them often. You may also want to put some screen on your door or window that can protect your home from mosquitoes. Gutters and Canals can also store rainwater that is usually unknown to gather a wide range of water that usually mosquito wanted for breeding.
During night time you may use good clothes that can cover your body or you may also use mosquito nets for protection. In such cases like playtime or outdoor you may use a good spray or lotion that last and mostly protect your skin from mosquitoes. If you are unsure about your condition don’t hesitate to visit a doctor rather than self medication that can further create a higher risk. You can also check on your local municipal health offices about more information and updates from this disease. All this can be easily done at home to protect yourself and your family.
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